Exo Terra 12x12x12

[vince]

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I am partial to the Gray Tree frogs, which are smaller tree frogs and good first frogs.
I am new to frogs and took in 13 from my yard after they decided my pool was their new honeymoon suite. They are all doing very well and very entertaining too. They are hardy frogs.

Hi I have bred Greys tree-frogs a number of times they like to be kept in groups of 6 plus to at least have a chance of getting them to breed and the biggest tank you can get or make is the only suitable option THEY NEED TALL to climb 12x12x12 is suitable for a small pac-man for a few months. There is a very useful thread on cheap vivs by John. I KEPT 20 in a 6ftx4ftx3ft for ages plenty of plants branches and space.12x12 is really only suitable for bug keepers

[charlamanda]

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I am partial to the Gray Tree frogs, which are smaller tree frogs and good first frogs.
I am new to frogs and took in 13 from my yard after they decided my pool was their new honeymoon suite. They are all doing very well and very entertaining too. They are hardy frogs.

Hi I have bred Greys tree-frogs a number of times they like to be kept in groups of 6 plus to at least have a chance of getting them to breed and the biggest tank you can get or make is the only suitable option THEY NEED TALL to climb 12x12x12 is suitable for a small pac-man for a few months. There is a very useful thread on cheap vivs by John. I KEPT 20 in a 6ftx4ftx3ft for ages plenty of plants branches and space.12x12 is really only suitable for bug keepers

Hi Vince, Just to clarify, I in no way meant to keep any frog in a tank that small. I was only suggesting if pacsack, had no other choice, could temporaily put them in there for a few days, since he was picking 1 or 2 up at repticon that w/e, just until he could get a suitable tank. I agree that it's way too small for even a Gray Tree Frog and if it's avoidable, not using it for any frog, unless it's very small like a froglet that's just morphed.
I myself have no intention on breeding them since I have more than enough and am up to my zing zang in tadpoles! I do however intend to add some branches I am going to cut and disinfect with some that have dropped off the trees in the yard after the hurricane remnant that blew through a week ago. My flatback oct is fairly tall and they bounce around from plant to plant, but really enjoy perching around the hood and strap just below it. I have a normal fluorescent bulb for daytime, but I found another light that gives off heat I put on the back by the meshing. They collect under it, piled atop one another and even hang up side down from the mesh, under it. It's very funny! It's at this spot I am intending to put the branch so more can comfortable sit and bask in the warmth.
I think is somewhat subjective how many to keep in a tank. Between good advice and using your best judgement seems to be the key. I don't think there is a specific amount for every size tank and breed. What works for someone may not work for another, so you really need to use your common sense and watch the behavior of the frogs. If it seems like there are too many or they look crowded or uncomfortable they probably are. Even with my 10 froglets in the 33 gal, they all seem to be thriving and are very calm even when being handled, so far so good, but if anything changes I'll remove some and put them in the other tank I have on standby.
I beleive that each person needs to figure out what's best for their own pets, but good advice always helps to make better decisions.